Arsenal's interest in Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips is being driven by their head coach.

Mikel Arteta, a former assistant to Pep Guardiola at City, wants to add to his ex-City collection.

The Gunners already have Oleksandr Zinchenko and Gabriel Jesus from the Citizens.

Per football.london, a new midfielder is the priority in January and in the summer.

Thomas Partey's fitness means that Arsenal may want to bring in another body mid-season.

Phillips, given he is not playing regularly at City, appears the ideal candidate.